Centaur's Worries is one of the most unique shows to come out in a while. It's a CGDCT show that has just as much focus on social commentary as it does on cute girls. It can go from calm and peaceful, to scenes that hint at the more dark underpinnings of the world. It's uniquely itself and that's something that I can appreciate.
In a medium that seems more and more focused on being polished and pretty, Centaur's Worries is exceedingly minimalistic. The production values are weak and there is very little that is added in sound or animation that really makes it shine. In
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fact, the only sound quality that they really have is budget sound samples that feel massively outdated. They frequently forgo background music and just have the characters speaking. When they do include background music it feels ripped from at least ten years prior. While it may sound lackluster, and I could certainly understand someone seeing it as that, I actually feel like the minimalist production values help create a feeling of nostalgia in the show. While the show takes place in the modern age, there are several references towards times that are passed and it invokes the feeling of something that's thirty years prior. It creates an interesting feeling where the show feels of a time period in the past but also feels current. It's something that I personally enjoy as it crafts a unique mood and atmosphere, one that is more than just being comfy.
I also really liked how willing Centaur's Worries was to diversify up what was shown in the show. While most shows, especially CGDCT shows, stick to one general idea, Centaur did not do that. Centaur had, of course, the normal CGDCT shenanigans but it also separated them out between it's cast so that it wasn't just the main girls that got the time to shine. There was also family life that got highlighted, as well as the antics of three adorable young catgirl triplets, the mischief they got into and their relations with their family. The show also went so far as to include lewd moments, one of which I was surprised they even got to show on air. Not to mention some episodes with yuri kisses, as well as a general acceptance of yuri ships in general. The way that it portrayed the yuri ships was quite nice as it felt like there were several ships in the show that were canonically backed up and weren't there just for fanservice or seen as "just a phase". It felt as real and serious as a real high school relationship.
And the cherry on the top was the social commentary. Centaur's Worries uses its unique world to craft interesting tales about trying to get society to work together when there are so many differences in those that inhabit it. There are lots of interesting tales like the hints of how much effort it takes to build a peaceful diverse society and keep it working as different issues arise from having a diverse society. One of the most interesting stories of Centaur's Worries is when it tackles its version of the Holocaust. It does the unthinkable by actually adding an interesting twist to the story and providing interesting social commentary to a subject matter that's so easy to abuse and get out of hand. Nuance is where Centaur shines. It's not overly preachy. I'm not even sure what its overall message is. Rather it feels like a case study for all these ideas. An exploration of the ways that people can act and try to craft a society with people with so many differences. And I think it does that really well and really fairly. I might not agree with everything that is stated, but whether I agree with what's said or not I do think it's expressed in an interesting compelling way that can get one to think.
Interestingly enough for a CGDCT show Centaur's Worries doesn't have that good of characters. While I personally like them and while I do like the interactions between them, they aren't the most notable characters. They thrive the best by virtue of being together and being in such a rich setting filled with nostalgia and nuance. They're fun to watch overall and they are likeable, but they aren't exactly well written. Each character only works because they're so well put with the other characters that they're around. And while ultimately I think that's good and certainly decent enough especially with all the other elements it does so well, it is a step down from other CGDCT shows which are able to not only have their characters shine in interactions but also have them shine on their own.
It's not the prototypical CGDCT but I think it's great at what it does. Diversity of content personally is something I really like to see, and its unique flavor is something I very much liked. While the more SoL moments could get a bit boring they were also charming and nostalgic and in the end fostered a unique atmosphere for Centaur that I think was really well done. I personally love unique shows like these that just stick to what they want to be and do that well, and Centaur's Worries fits that to a T. As something uniquely itself, Centaur's Worries shines.
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Synonyms: Centaur's Worries
Japanese: セントールの悩み
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Type:
TV
Episodes:
12
Status:
Finished Airing
Aired:
Jul 9, 2017 to Sep 24, 2017
Premiered:
Summer 2017
Broadcast:
Sundays at 22:00 (JST)
Producers:
Tokuma Shoten, MAGES., Yomiuri TV Enterprise, Kanon Sound, Emon, RAY, NichiNare, Top Marshal, Crunchyroll SC Anime Fund
Licensors:
Funimation
Studios:
Haoliners Animation League
Source:
Manga
Demographic:
Seinen
Duration:
23 min. per ep.
Rating:
R+ - Mild Nudity
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Your Feelings Categories Sep 24, 2017
Centaur's Worries is one of the most unique shows to come out in a while. It's a CGDCT show that has just as much focus on social commentary as it does on cute girls. It can go from calm and peaceful, to scenes that hint at the more dark underpinnings of the world. It's uniquely itself and that's something that I can appreciate.
In a medium that seems more and more focused on being polished and pretty, Centaur's Worries is exceedingly minimalistic. The production values are weak and there is very little that is added in sound or animation that really makes it shine. In ... Sep 25, 2017
I read the manga before watching this anime and they took all the most boring parts of the manga and made it into an anime. In the manga the history and racism plays a big part and they did a little bit of that with the world war two stuff, but there was so much more they could have done that I would have loved to see animated. In my opinion the most interesting part they didn't animated and My favorite was the part of the manga when hime gets teleported to the regular world with regular humans, but its in the medieval times and
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Sep 24, 2017
Centaur no Nayami is over
It was fine at best Its one of the many "Monster Girl" anime that came out this year Along with Interviews with Monster girls, Dragon Maid, ect This one was more similar to Interviews with its slice of life at school aspect But Centaur no Nayami has more well thought out lore, history, and evolution in comparision to the real world The characters are mainly just a vessal in which the world can proceed with Where there are different hot topic issues with racism between the species Its just an interesting alligory to what this anime is trying to convey I give this show a 5 out of 10 its ... Aug 22, 2018
Although the story does focus on racism and equality, there's a lot of sexual harassment and assault depicted in the show between the characters. If you're uncomfortable with gratuitous amounts of fan service, depictions of sexual harassment and assault, I would stay away.
It would be a great anime if those things were not in it. I haven't seen a lot of anime's that tackle social issues like this. Also the different races and how their society is depicted is unique. The art is good and I like the voice actors. I can be very cutesy and slice of life. Aug 13, 2017
As of episode 6, I feel confident that I can express what this series has to offer. A Centaur's Life, starting from the very first episode, has always had a different atmosphere to it than I initially expected. But it works.
You go into this series expecting moe monster-girl blob that has already been done with some success recently. But what you don't expect is all the semi-dark undertones to this universe and all of the world-building they inject into it. As you're watching the show it feels like an innocent, relaxed slice-of-life with an interesting gimmick... up to the point when the situation very nonchalantly ... Sep 24, 2017
Do you ever wonder what the hardest thing in this world might be? The answer is to live in it. A title like “Centaur no Nayami” (A Centaur’s Life) sounds intriguing as we take a look at the life of a centaur. For a show like this, it really brings out some unique dynamics. It succeeds at crafting a show that captures the elements of slice of life while adding touches of fantasy and also some other unexpected surprises.
Before we get to the what, who, how, or why, it’s important to understand that the anime isn’t a full adaptation of the manga. The manga ... Aug 22, 2017
Since this is a Slice of Life anime, no particular plot events occur during the series, I sincerely doubt that if you dislike the anime after the first episode you will enjoy it.
A Centaur's life isn't necessarily bad but it quite frankly feels like it cannot compete with other slice of life anime. The Setting sits at a spot of being simple, but acting as if more were possible. The whole premise is how life would play out if instead of being people everyone were anthropomorphic animals, it many times references how society has changed to comply with this change. There are some issues that occur ... Jul 30, 2017
Where most myth exists.
A cute slice of life, in a world where a lot of fictional and animals and such exist, a rather fun interesting story and series. What I especially like is just learning about how the world works, their different interactions and rules and such that have been set up. Characters: the main ones are fairly interesting, each having their own personalities. You have a angel, a demon, a satyr and a centaur who are all friends. Enjoyment and overall: A very enjoyable series so far, looking to see where it all leads down the road, ... Aug 1, 2017
The "cute girls doing cute things" kind of show has taken many types of setting: a data research club in Yuyushiki, or a theatre troupe in Hinako Note, or simply just high school girls small-talking and hanging around like in Lucky Star. Well, this is one with just high school girls's daily life, too. There are culture festival, marathon event, concerns about dieting and stuff... but with a little twist. This is the world where the mere thought of human with four limbs is a fantasy. The world with everyone is a myth creature, such as centaur.
PLUS: - Pretty well done and realistic setting for a ... Sep 5, 2017
Honestly I was really excited to see a new monster girl anime this season, especially one with a centaur as the main character. However, I was soon let down by this series.
I never thought I'd say this about a monster girl show, but it was just really bland. Occasionally there'll be a scene that sparks my interest again, but those are few and far between in this show. It's like Lucky Charms- 95% bland/boring filler, with some marshmellow-y cute interactions sprinkled in here and there (and most of them centered around the snake girl, Sassassul...). The story is boring, even for a slice-of-life anime, the animation ... Jan 29, 2018
In a world saturated with slice of life anime, there has to be something special to make a show stand out. For this one, it’s the fact that everyone is a descendent of the four legged animals instead of our world that descended from the two legged one. Don’t ask me how this all works out, they don’t fully explain how and why most of them look very humanoid with just animal things tacked onto them, it just works out that way in the show.
There are a LOT of characters in this anime and although I would consider three (or four) of them as ... Sep 19, 2017
We've all been there before!!!
When it comes to the slice of life its hard to create something new. However, what struck me as incredible in this series is that it tackles very serious topic that in the 21st Century. The mythical creatures that coexist in this anime reflect the behaviors of any other high school anime however after each episode serious topics such as sexuality, questioning of social norms, cultural differences and self exploration are all embedded in the seemingly innocent shojo comedy. THE ANIME IS GOOD and it doesn't matter if you're and fan of light, stupid comedy like me (..luckyStarIsTheBestAnimu) or a ... Jan 9, 2023
The essential concept of the show is that instead of evolving into traditional humans, fish evolved into forms of humans that have various animalistic characteristics, whether that be to the effect of having a horse body, goat horns, or even looking like an angel. These people would clearly be different, so the show is set up to explore the whacky hijinks of accommodating for a 1500 pound horse girl AND a 4'11" small demon girl. The unfortunate turn here is that within the first 10 minutes the established cannon goes into detail about how slavery is an engrained part of their history and how there
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Nov 10, 2017
Warning possible Spoilers
After seeing Monster Musume and Interviews with Monster Girls, I was really wondering what this anime would bring to the table, at first I thought it was going to be pretty boring, yet by the end I actually enjoyed it. Story (8/10) The story is set in a world where normal humans don't exist, instead evolution has produced many different types of supernatural humans who all have an equal life, we focus on Himeno, a centaur girl along her friends as they live out their school life. Now the story focuses a lot on the Slice of life genre, we see Himeno, Nozomi and Kyouko doing ... Sep 14, 2017
"If the good people stay alive, the world would be that much better." - Episode 9
Just sharing some info on this anime because it's so underrated. This anime definitely deserves more love and attention. 💖💖💖 Do not be fooled by the cutesy sparkly cover art and anime art 💖. They are cute and sparkly, but they really do touch on pretty deep subjects pertaining to discrimination (be it sexism/racism) and human nature (including religion, superstitions etc.). It actually saddens me quite a bit comparing their universe to ours.... I also love the techniques and subtlety they used to deliver such heavy message but still managing to keep ... Oct 19, 2017
[some spoilers below]
I felt like this series was not sure what it wanted to be. I went in expecting just another monstergirl-anime but got a strangely fanserviced social commentary-anime. This show would have, in my opinion, been great if they'd just left the useless fanservice out. There are a lot of great things about this show such as talking about racism and the clashing of cultures, as well as the group psychology of humans and how they tend to form ingroups and outgroups. It also has a nice artstyle and interesting character designs. Some characters are personalitywise more excisting then others though. However I still ... Nov 6, 2018
(This review has been adapted from my blog/reddit thread. Spoilers ahead!)
Centaur no Nayami features, coincidentally enough, a centaur as its leading character. Thinking about centaurs got me thinking about horses, and thinking about horses got me thinking about how I’ve never gone horseback riding. It’s interesting to think about how traveling by that animal hundreds of years ago was the norm. People still do so for fun of course, and horse-drawn carriages are still a thing in bustling cities for those that desire a romantic escape. But riding a horse is no longer a necessity to go out and see the world. In Centaur no Nayami’s world, ... May 10, 2022
If there's a comic that demonstrates what it means to be "edgy", it is Centaur no Nayami. It incorporates serious, dark elements that are generally uncalled for, yet very intentional. The author has a creative vision and tendency, but also knows their strength and weaknesses, so he made a cute girls doing cute things that is much more than slice of life. It's great, it's cute but at the same time feeling thoughtful and be shocking, but do not dwell on the shock and return to the state of equilibrium. Yet the fact that those elements are there, observable and contrasted to the CGDCT tone,
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May 18, 2023
It's average at best. I had a few chuckles. The idea of an alternate reality of these types of humanoids is interesting at least. But nothing exciting happens. Neither myself nor my wife were invested in any of the characters. A couple boob shots were in there, that was honestly surprising, haha. And this concept they keep pushing of "everyone's equal and that makes the world better and nothing is wrong" seems to be shoved into the viewers face constantly. It's funny they try to say their utopia is great while sending people to jail for just speaking, haha. This is a real depiction of
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Apr 26, 2024
After watching Centaur no Nayami, I had mixed feelings about it.
On one hand, the characters are very lovable, and the artwork is impressive. The show's focus on racism and discrimination was a refreshing take on the anime genre, as I haven't seen this topic brought up before. Additionally, the opening and closing songs of Centaur no Nayami were great. On the other hand, the story felt disjointed and lacked a coherent narrative thread. While I understand that the Slice of Life genre doesn't necessarily require a significant plot or lack thereof, it still felt a bit empty and it was mostly just full of ... |


